Welcome to Purwell

Purwell is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Hitchin and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Purwell is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and rabbits. The village is also located near several nature reserves, including the Purwell Meadows Local Nature Reserve and the Oughtonhead Common Local Nature Reserve. These reserves are home to a wide range of plant and animal species, making them popular destinations for nature lovers.

Despite its small size, Purwell has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. These events bring the community together and provide an opportunity for residents to socialize and get to know one another. Overall, Purwell is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: -0.6°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Highover Junior Mixed And Infant School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Hayes	Cambridge Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0JP 01462622333 School Website
Purwell Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Cano	Fairfield Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PU 01462432950 School Website
William Ransom Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Driver	Stuart Drive Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9QB 01462624777 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hitchin Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Deborah Fenn	Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD 01462459160 School Website
Mary Exton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Angharad Paterson And Mrs Tracy Clements	St Michael's Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QA 01462456997 School Website
Hitchin Girls School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs James Crowther	Highbury Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RS 01462621300 School Website
Highbury Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Avey	Standhill Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9AG 01462630500 School Website
Whitehill Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mills	Whitehill Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9HT 01462621313 School Website
York Road Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Frainer	York Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1XA 01462459127
Kingshott School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr David Weston	Stevenage Road St Ippolyts Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7JX 1462432009 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hitchin Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL 0.36 Miles

Letchworth Garden City Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN 2.14 Miles

Baldock Station Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5BU 3.93 Miles

Stevenage Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT 4.11 Miles

Arlesey Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA 5.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A Class Taxis 01462 422228 33 Highover Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0RG 0.46 Miles
Jag Taxis 07816 304789 33 Highover Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0RG 0.46 Miles
Tinys Taxis Hitchin 01462 888888 Desmond Court, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1RD 0.63 Miles
Boxall Taxis Ltd Hitchin 01462 433333 30A Nightingale Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QU 0.75 Miles
Cabstar 0800 052 2152 37 Periwinkle Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1TZ 0.88 Miles
Castle Taxis 01462 432666 Unit 6/North End Business Centre/Bury Mead Rd, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1RT 0.93 Miles
Easy Limos 07766 687117 High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1BH 1.14 Miles
Executive Airport Cars 01462 612607 3A Nuns Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1EP 1.20 Miles
Airport Taxis 07761 706345 3A Nuns Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1EP 1.20 Miles
Executive Transfers Assured Ltd 01462 683388 36 Highfield, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 3PZ 1.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Benchley Hill Sg4 0Nj Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Micheals Road Sg4 0Qy Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaucer Way Sg4 0Ny Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Road Sg4 0Jn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadowbank Sg4 0Hx Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradleys Corner Sg4 0Pr Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairfield Way Sg4 0Pg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station Sg4 9Ul Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wedgwood Close Sg4 0Ex Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highover Way Sg4 0Rf Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Benslow Lane Sg4 9Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queenswood Drive Sg4 0La Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tennyson Avenue Sg4 0Px Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halsey Drive Sg4 9Qh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grovelands Avenue Sg4 0Qu Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Regal Chambers Surgery 01462 453232	Regal Chambers Surgery 50 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LL
The Portmill Surgery 01462 434246	The Portmill Surgery 114 Queen Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9TH
Orford Lodge	100 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1ND
Hertfordshire Special Allocation Scheme 0333 2001220	The Treatment Centre 39 Portmill Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1DJ
Bancroft Medical Centre 01462 654040	Bancroft Court 30-35 Bancroft Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1LH

Local Stores

Symonds Green
1 Filey Close
Symonds Green
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2JW
01438 355541
Store Website
3.15 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Nightingale
Euro Garages
Nightingale Road
Hitchen
SG5 1RQ
01462 455226
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Berry House Veterinary Practice
41 Nightingale Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RE 01462 451500 info@berryhousevets.co.uk Website 0.67 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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phones from 8.30am-7pm
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Hitchin Veterinary Surgery
St. Ibbs Farm London Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7NL 01462 436963 info@hitchinvets.co.uk Website 2.00 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Letchworth Veterinary Centre
Norton Way North Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1BS 01462 685882 enquiries@letchworthvets.co.uk Website 2.57 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Letchworth Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Cotton Brown Retail Park Jubilee Road Letchworth Hertfordshire SG6 1UP 01462 481010 3.03 miles


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Roebuck Veterinary Group - Great Ashby
Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital St Francis House Whitehorse Lane Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 6DU 01438 745833 enquiries@roebuckvets.co.uk Website 3.94 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Companion Care (Stevenage) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1 The Firs Fairlands Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 1FZ 01438 747 646 stevenage@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.95 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Wymondley Wood
Lovely Walk Around The Woods. Leads On To The Fields At The Back For Futher Exploring. Track Down To The Wood Is Very Bumpy And It Is Single Track. The Car Park Is Small And It Can Get Very Busy With Walkers. Wymondley Wood Letchworth GARDEN CITY 0.85 miles

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Oughtenhead Common
A Huge Expanse Of Fields And Protected Nature Reserves. There Is A Small Car Park Which Would Fit Around 6-8 Cars At The Start Of The Playing Field Then Many Turnstiles On To Various Difference Tracks. Some Ponds, Chalk Pits And River Areas. A Great All Rounder! Oughtonhead Nature Reserve Pirton 2.13 miles

Location what3words gladiators.parading.already

Weston Hills Nature Reserve
There Are Many Paths Throughout Although Some Are Steep. The Site Is Carefully Managed To Keep A Mixed Habitat And Encourage Wildlife To Flourish. There Is A Forest Walk Which Leads To Fields At The Back. Some Of The Hills Are Steap But There Are Clear Paths And They Are Maintained. Car Park Is Off Chalk Hills. It Is Very Small Car Park. 87 Beechwood Cl Baldock Lancashire SG7 6LX 3.36 miles

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Letchworth Garden City
A 13.6 Mile Circular Trail Surrounding Letchworth Garden City, Offering The Chance To Discover Letchworth's Beautiful Countryside. Follow The Garden City Greenway Route, With 60 Green Circled Waymarkers Positioned At Points Around The Greenway, Including Radwell Meadows Country Park. SG6 1AN 3.84 miles Letchworth Garden City Is Situated In North Hertfordshire, 38 Miles From The Heart Of London And 29 Miles From The Centre Of Cambridge. The Town Centre Is Easily Accessible From Junction 9 Of The A1(M), Which Is Just A 22 Minute Drive From Junction 23 (South Mimms) Of The M25.

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Radwell Meadows
Norton Bury Ln 3.86 miles

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Ivel Springs Baldock
10 North Rd Baldock Lancashire SG7 5BX 3.94 miles Car Park Is Beside The Allotments - Nearby Salisbury Road'S Postcode Is Sg7 5By

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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